Beaches & Coastal Areas

BARMOUTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.7228, -4.062
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Barmouth is southern Snowdonia's most popular seaside resort. In summer, its big sandy beach is a magnet for visitors, yet there's so much space along miles of unbroken sands that it never gets overcrowded. Barmouth is well located for watersports - there's easy access to the sea via a slipway on the beach, though a craft exclusion zone is in place to protect swimmers. As a fully fledged seaside resort Barmouth comes complete with all the expected amenities and attractions - shops, cafes and restaurants, good parking, amusements and entertainments. There's good disabled access to the beach too, and the resort is well served by public transport.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

FAIRBOURNE BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.6974, -4.0597
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

The Blue Flag beach at Fairbourne is a two mile stretch of beach, backed by steep pebble banks, which exposes a vast amount of golden sandy beaches from mid-tide level. At the northern end the beach joins the Mawddach Estuary, while at the southern end of the beach is squeezed between sheer cliffs and the sea. The beach is an attractive venture for people exercising their dogs, however, during the summer months there is a dog ban enforced on the central area.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

TAL-Y-BONT BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.7687, -4.1099
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

DYFFRYN (LLANENDWYN) BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.7817, -4.126
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LLANDANWG BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.832, -4.1288
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HARLECH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.8617, -4.1292
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

TYWYN BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.582, -4.1022
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: This beach is closed (temporarily or throughout the season).

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ABERDYFI BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.5422, -4.0553
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

The popular beach of perfect sand and the occasional sand dune extends for miles, from Aberdyfi all the way to Tywyn. Even though the sea looks inviting, swimmers must take care while venturing out, due to the strong currents around the estuary mouth. Aberdyfi's southern shore along the Dyfi Estuary is part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve. Facilities include parking, toilets, disabled access, shop, first aid (seasonal) and camp site. Dog restrictions in force.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CRAIG DU BEACH CENTRAL BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.9051, -4.178
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CRICCIETH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.9192, -4.2276
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BORTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.4909, -4.0546
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CLARACH SOUTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.4329, -4.0814
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ABERYSTWYTH NORTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.4194, -4.0851
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

PWLLHELI BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.8793, -4.4222
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ABERYSTWYTH SOUTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.4121, -4.0907
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ABERSOCH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.8206, -4.4994
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MORFA DINLLE BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.0844, -4.3383
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LLANDDWYN BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.1406, -4.3885
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LLANFAIRFECHAN BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.2628, -3.9802
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

PENMAENMAWR BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.2738, -3.924
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ABERFFRAW BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.1803, -4.467
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

COLWYN BAY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.2971, -3.7144
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Three miles of golden sand is available at Colwyn Bay beach, perfect for sunbathing, playing games or a leisurely walk. The beach stretches three miles, from Penmeanhead to Rhos Point, leading to the wonderful Rhos Harbour with its mix of pleasure boats and fishing boats. The promenade alongside the beach has a good selection of kiosks, cafe bars, and restaurants. A multi-million pound waterfront development has replenished the beach.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LLANDUDNO WEST SHORE BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.3173, -3.8547
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LLANDUDNO NORTH SHORE BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.3253, -3.8284
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LLANDDONA BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.3084, -4.1537
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.